US Bridges

FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45)

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · US-45 N Mill Shoals · Structure no. 096005300000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45) in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,171 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFAI-64 WB
CrossesFAP-88 (US-45)
LocationUS-45 N Mill Shoals
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.26593, -88.34773
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic6,171 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45) carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-64 WB over FAP-88 (US-45)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.